So, if the Police is certain, 100% positive, that you're guilty, there's no need for a trial?
We are to trust the competence of the police officer, and accept his or her judgement when it comes to seperating the guilty from the innocent?
Re: Obama creates indefinite detention system for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay
So, if the Police is certain, 100% positive, that you're guilty, there's no need for a trial?
We are to trust the competence of the police officer, and accept his or her judgement when it comes to seperating the guilty from the innocent?
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: Obama creates indefinite detention system for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay
If the former was the case, the latter would be unnecessary. But it never is.Originally Posted by HoreTore
On a tangental matter, it is why I am pro the death penalty in principle, but in practice I am far more cautious as rarely is there incontrovertible proof.
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Re: Obama creates indefinite detention system for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay
.......And that, is precisely why I am against Gitmo and the thought processes that lead to it.If the former was the case, the latter would be unnecessary. But it never is.
On a tangental matter, it is why I am pro the death penalty in principle, but in practice I am far more cautious as rarely is there incontrovertible proof.
We can never allow the police to pass judgement, no matter how certain they may be. An independent judiciary is fundamental to any civilized society,
Still maintain that crying on the pitch should warrant a 3 match ban
Re: Obama creates indefinite detention system for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay
Of course, isn't that how legal system works in all democratic countries and... oh, never mind...
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